Supply Chain

Supply Chain

Lower Costs, Mitigate Risks, and Reduce Lead Times with Supply Chain Optimization

  • Do disruptions, inefficiencies, or rising costs hinder your operations?
  • Do gaps in your software systems limit efficiency or visibility?
  • Do challenges with your suppliers impact delivery reliability?
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A resilient supply chain enables manufacturers to reduce risk, improve performance, and compete more effectively. The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech provides supply chain consulting services that help companies strengthen their supply chain. From strategic planning and inventory optimization to software improvement and technology integration, our experts support every component of your supply chain. By refining processes across procurement, production, inventory, and distribution, we help companies manage successful operations.

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Supply Chain Benchmarking

Benchmark your supply chain against industry standards and explore operational efficiency opportunities.

GaMEP evaluates your end-to-end supply chain to align resources, expose gaps, and identify priorities.

GaMEP will:

  • Compare your supply chain to industry standards.
  • Map your supply chain from suppliers to customers.
  • Provide an actionable plan based on performance gaps.

By benchmarking your supply chain, you will:

  • Understand how your operations compare to peers
  • Prioritize initiatives based on operational impact
  • Build a roadmap that boosts supply chain performance
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Supply Chain Metrics

Align your supply chain metrics with business goals and industry best practices.

GaMEP analyzes and implements supply chain metrics to provide insights and support operational decisions.

GaMEP will:

  • Document and assess current metrics.
  • Align business goals with industry standards.
  • Support metric implementation and management.

By aligning supply chain metrics, you will:

  • Gain visibility into operational performance
  • Track indicators that drive supply chain success
  • Understand how to manage and maintain metrics
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Inventory Management

Streamline your inventory management to boost cash flow and deliver exceptional service.

GaMEP identifies inventory inefficiencies and develops inventory optimization strategies to boost your operational performance.

GaMEP will:

  • Pinpoint inventory bottlenecks and operational constraints.
  • Evaluate demand planning, replenishment, and stocking practices.
  • Provide an actionable plan to enhance inventory control.

By streamlining inventory management, you will:

  • Increase order fulfillment rates and reduce stockouts
  • Lower carrying costs and prevent overstocking
  • Reduce excess inventory to release capital
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Software Systems

Implement or optimize your enterprise resource planning (ERP), material requirements planning (MRP), or warehouse management system (WMS) software.

GaMEP provides expert guidance throughout every stage of your software system from evaluation and selection to implementation and optimization.

GaMEP will:

  • Assess your current system and performance.
  • Define business requirements and industry standards.
  • Support system implementation and management.

By optimizing software systems, you will:

  • Gain an experienced and trusted advisor throughout the process
  • Minimize common selection and implementation oversights
  • Enhance data-driven decision-making and operational visibility
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Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Strengthen your supplier collaboration and performance through effective supplier management practices.

GaMEP evaluates your supplier management approach and introduces strategies to enhance supplier performance.

GaMEP will:

  • Document and assess your supplier management processes.
  • Benchmark practices against industry standards.
  • Provide an actionable plan to improve supplier performance.

By strengthening supplier relationship management, you will:

  • Increase supplier accountability and reliability
  • Streamline supplier communication and oversight
  • Achieve stronger supply chain performance
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Strategic Sourcing

Develop sourcing strategies and identify qualified suppliers to reduce your supply chain risk and resolve production issues.


GaMEP aligns your operational needs with sourcing strategies to build a reliable and resilient supplier network.

GaMEP will:

  • Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Identify qualified suppliers that meet operational requirements.
  • Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and readiness.

By developing sourcing strategies, you will:

  • Gain visibility across your supplier network
  • Increase supply chain reliability and resilience
  • Reduce procurement risk and sourcing costs
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Supply Chain Technology

Advance your supply chain technology to improve efficiency, performance, and visibility.



GaMEP evaluates your current systems and technology and builds a roadmap aligned with your supply chain strategy.

GaMEP will:

  • Document current systems and future technological needs.
  • Identify performance opportunities and technology gaps.
  • Develop a supply chain technology roadmap.

By advancing supply chain technology, you will:

  • Implement technology aligned with business goals
  • Enhance supply chain control and visibility
  • Elevate supply chain management capabilities

Distribution and Warehousing

Evaluate your distribution and warehousing operations, including distribution requirements planning (DRP), third-party logistics (3PL), and warehouse management system (WMS), for current and future supply chain needs.

GaMEP evaluates your distribution and warehousing network and supply chain operations to identify gaps and opportunities.

GaMEP will:

  • Document your current network and requirements.
  • Identify efficiency opportunities and operational gaps.
  • Provide an actionable plan based on a scalable strategy.

By evaluating your distribution and warehousing, you will:

  • Implement efficient and scalable distribution strategies
  • Improve delivery performance and order fulfillment
  • Reduce distribution and warehouse operating costs
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Customized Supply Chain Assistance

Address your supply chain challenges and goals with expert guidance tailored to your business goals.


GaMEP delivers supply chain consulting services that identify and implement supply chain solutions aligned with your budget and timeline.

GaMEP will:

  • Identify and prioritize supply chain challenges.
  • Support implementation throughout the process.
  • Provide an actionable, customized plan.

By receiving customized assistance, you will:

  • Gain an experienced and trusted advisor
  • Achieve measurable operational results
  • Implement practical, result-driven solutions

Manufacturing Industry Training & Events

GaMEP hosts events and training courses designed specifically for manufacturers. 
View our upcoming events and open enrollment training sessions below.

Looking for customized training options? Contact your region manager for more information.

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Building Better Leaders with Self-awareness, Self-control, and Empathy​

If you aspire to develop better leaders at your organization, there’s an emotional element you need to consider. It’s what helps you successfully coach teams, manage stress, improve morale, deliver feedback, and increase employee engagement. This element is called Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Join us for a lunch-n-learn to learn what Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is and why it is a critical component of effective leadership.

October 15, 2026

Dalton, GA

11:30am – 1:30pm

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